Hydrological Organizations in India

This quiz covers the various hydrological organizations in India, their roles, and their contributions to the field of hydrology.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the apex body for water resources planning and development in India?

  1. Central Water Commission
  2. Ministry of Water Resources
  3. National Water Development Agency
  4. Water Resources Information System of India
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Central Water Commission was established in which year?

  1. 1945
  2. 1951
  3. 1961
  4. 1971
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of river basins in India?

  1. Central Water Commission
  2. Ministry of Water Resources
  3. National Water Development Agency
  4. Water Resources Information System of India
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Water Development Agency was established in which year?

  1. 1982
  2. 1987
  3. 1992
  4. 1997
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which organization is responsible for the collection, storage, and dissemination of water resources data in India?

  1. Central Water Commission
  2. Ministry of Water Resources
  3. National Water Development Agency
  4. Water Resources Information System of India
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Water Resources Information System of India was established in which year?

  1. 1985
  2. 1990
  3. 1995
  4. 2000
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which organization is responsible for the regulation and control of water resources in India?

  1. Central Water Commission
  2. Ministry of Water Resources
  3. National Water Development Agency
  4. Water Resources Information System of India
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Central Water Commission has how many regional offices?

  1. 4
  2. 6
  3. 8
  4. 10
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of groundwater resources in India?

  1. Central Ground Water Board
  2. Ministry of Water Resources
  3. National Water Development Agency
  4. Water Resources Information System of India
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Central Ground Water Board was established in which year?

  1. 1954
  2. 1964
  3. 1974
  4. 1984
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of surface water resources in India?

  1. Central Water Commission
  2. Ministry of Water Resources
  3. National Water Development Agency
  4. Water Resources Information System of India
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Central Water Commission has how many river basin organizations?

  1. 12
  2. 18
  3. 24
  4. 30
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of water resources in rural areas of India?

  1. Central Water Commission
  2. Ministry of Water Resources
  3. National Water Development Agency
  4. Water Resources Information System of India
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Ministry of Rural Development has how many water resources divisions?

  1. 4
  2. 6
  3. 8
  4. 10
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of water resources in urban areas of India?

  1. Central Water Commission
  2. Ministry of Water Resources
  3. National Water Development Agency
  4. Water Resources Information System of India